What is Blue Store Chicken's health inspection score?

Blue Store Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blue Store Chicken last inspected?

Blue Store Chicken was last inspected on September 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blue Store Chicken have?

Blue Store Chicken has 54 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blue Store Chicken safe to eat at?

Blue Store Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Blue Store Chicken serve?

Blue Store Chicken serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Blue Store Chicken

Name: Blue Store Chicken
Address: 879 SOUTH STARING LANE, Baton Rouge, 70820
Rating: 71

879 SOUTH STARING LANE, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

2 inspections

Mar

Sep 2024

2 inspections

10 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Mar 2025

2 inspections

21 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Sep 2025

2 inspections

23 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Re-inspection4 Routine1 Complaint

Sep 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

IN2519.1 - In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 25

Routine Inspection

17 Basic

17 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Basic (17)

−34 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
TOXIC3905 - There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Under and around equipment.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
IN2519.1 - In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.−2
FOOD1317 - Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

17 Basic

17 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Basic (17)

−34 pts

HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
IN2519.1 - In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
EQUIPMENT2303 - The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
FOOD1317 - Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.−2
SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Oct 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
ICE1907.1 - Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. And Gnats−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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